Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Gemini
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Gemini | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |